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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Rx Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Yondelis (trabectedin), a chemotherapy, for the treatment of specific soft tissue sarcomas (STS) – liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma – that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable) or is advanced (metastatic).
New Tool Lets Users Track Foodborne Outbreaks
Anyone with Internet access can now track every US foodborne illness outbreak reported in the past 15 years.
HPV Vaccination Found Lacking in Teen Boys
Many parents know the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can protect against cervical cancer. But new evidence suggests that some US teens are still not getting vaccinated.
A New Rx for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The FDA recently fast-tracked a promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer. And today, the agency approved that treatment.
The Truth About Metabolism Boosters
It seems like the world wide web is packed with advice on foods that will boost your metabolism and miraculously help you lose weight. Find out if this is fact or fiction.
FDA OKs Hyperkalemia Rx
A new medication could help patients with a serious condition called hyperkalemia.
Officials Crack Down on Nicotine Products
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading authority on children's health issues, is looking to clear the air on tobacco product use.
Anaphylaxis: An Unpredictable Danger
Anaphylaxis can occur within seconds of exposure to an allergen like a peanut or a bee sting. But new evidence suggests that many US schools may be ill-prepared to deal with such events.
New Test May Catch Asthma Early
A new diagnostic tool may help millions of Americans breathe a little easier.
Green Light for Kid-Friendly ADHD Rx
There's a new medication option for young ADHD patients who may not be able to swallow pills.
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